Three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Moscow holds Victory Day parade – Europe live
Summary
A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine began on May 9, 2026, including a pause in fighting and an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side. Russia held its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, marking the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, but for the first time in nearly 20 years, it did not display tanks or ballistic missiles due to security concerns.Key Facts
- The ceasefire started on May 9, 2026, and will last three days.
- Both Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each during the ceasefire.
- The ceasefire includes a halt to all “kinetic activity,” meaning no military fighting.
- The ceasefire was first announced by President Donald Trump on social media and later confirmed by both countries.
- Russia held its annual Victory Day parade in Red Square, Moscow, without tanks or ballistic missiles for the first time in nearly 20 years.
- The absence of military hardware was due to fears of attack by Ukrainian drones.
- Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had called for a ceasefire and prisoner release before the parade.
- The parade commemorates the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
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